Electrical Design Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an Electrical Design Specialist to develop detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for a range of products. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure designs meet standards, are manufacturable, and thoroughly documented throughout the product development cycle.

3–5 years of proven electrical design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN are required, with a solid understanding of power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in electrical design and schematic capture.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, power distribution, and control systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Specify electrical components, hardware, and materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements and budgets.
• Conduct electrical calculations and simulations to verify design integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration of electrical components within product enclosures.
• Support the prototyping and testing phases, troubleshooting design issues as they arise.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Assist in the design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability and testability.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

CAD software

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Electrical Design Specialist to join their innovative team in Benoni . This role focuses on creating detailed electrical designs for a range of products and systems, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and compliant with all relevant standards. You will be an integral part of the product development cycle, working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to bring new ideas to life. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your specialized electrical design skills within a supportive and forward-thinking company in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Specify electrical components, hardware, and materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements and budgets.
• Conduct electrical calculations and simulations to verify design integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration of electrical components within product enclosures.
• Support the prototyping and testing phases, troubleshooting design issues as they arise.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation.
• Assist in the design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability and testability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in electrical design and schematic capture.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, power distribution, and control systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Benoni .